anelastic
|an-e-las-tic|
/ˌæn.ɪˈlæstɪk/
delayed elastic response
Etymology
'anelastic' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'an-' meaning 'not' and 'elastic' from Greek 'elastos' meaning 'flexible' or 'ductile.'
'anelastic' was formed in the 20th century by combining the prefix 'an-' with 'elastic' to describe materials with delayed elastic response.
Initially, it meant 'not elastic,' but over time it evolved into its current scientific meaning of 'having a delayed return to original shape after stress.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a material that does not return immediately to its original shape after a stress is removed, but does so gradually over time.
Rubber exhibits anelastic behavior under certain conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/08/04 20:06